France Lends Ancient Tapestry to Britain—a Test of Friendship After Brexit

France is lending the 900-year-old Bayeux Tapestry to London's British Museum for nine months starting in 2026. It's part of a cultural exchange meant to repair ties strained by Brexit. Over 40,000 French citizens worry the loan risks damaging the tapestry and could prompt France to give away other treasures. Success could deepen Anglo-French partnership; failure could harm it.